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Miss Universe South Africa 2023 Bryoni Natalie Govender will be wearing a sari-inspired national costume at the 72nd Miss Universe pageant. A sari (saree) is an elegant and traditional dress worn by women from the Indian subcontinent (South Asia). Designed by multi-award-winning designer Casey Jeanne Walters, Bryoni's national costume is a tribute to her African-Indian heritage. The beautiful costume representing South Africa's rich culture and its diversity is decorated with traditional Zulu beads in a pattern inspired by a Ndebele print. "When Werner Wessels asked me to design the national costume for Miss South Africa for the Miss Universe pageant, I was initially a bit like, huh, what, me!?," the designer shared on social media. "But then the concepts of mixed South African and Indian heritage came together and I just had to create something truly special," she added. "I'm so proud of this piece and how it pushed us. I just love the colors and a...

Belindé Schreuder has been officially announced on Thursday, October 5 to represent South Africa at Miss Earth 2023 in Vietnam later this year. The 27-year-old model and professional makeup artist hailing from Lephalale, Limpopo was named first runner-up (Miss Air) during Miss Earth South Africa 2023 last month in Johannesburg. "I am filled with gratitude, blessed beyond measure, but above all, profoundly thankful. Miss Earth holds a special place in my heart; nature is my sanctuary," she shared following the national final. No stranger to pageantry, Belindé previously held the titles World Supermodel South Africa 2017, Miss United Continents South Africa 2018, Miss Supranational South Africa 2018, and Miss Grand South Africa 2019. She placed fourth runner-up at Miss United Continents 2018 in Guayaquil, Ecuador, and finished in the Top 21 at Mis Grand International 2019 in Caracas, Venezuela. The 23rd Miss Earth final will be held on December 22 at the Saigon Exhibition and ...

Zabelo Hlabisa bested nine other finalists to win Miss Earth South Africa 2023 in a ceremony held on Saturday, September 9 at Sandton Southern Sun in Johannesburg. The 29-year-old entrepreneur and international multi-award-winning model from Newcastle in KwaZulu-Natal will now represent South Africa at Miss Earth 2023 in Vietnam this December. She succeeds last year's winner Ziphozethu Sithebe. Belinde Schreuder, Duduzile Mbobo, and Zama Mbatha were announced as the runners-up and were awarded the title Miss Air, Miss Water, and Miss Fire, respectively. Overjoyed from winning her national title, the new Miss Earth South Africa shared on social media: "Guys please tell me I'm dreaming. Am I even supposed to say something at this point? If YES, what do I say?" No stranger to pageantry, Zabelo previously held the title Miss Heritage South Africa and went on to participate in the Miss Heritage Global 2022 pageant in Limpopo where she finished as the second runner-up. Road...

Miss South Africa 2023 first runner-up Bryoni Natalie Govender has been confirmed to represent South Africa at the 72nd Miss Universe pageant. The 26-year-old lawyer from Kempton Park in Gauteng came second to Miss South Africa 2023 winner Natasha Joubert at the national pageant held on Sunday in Pretoria. Since Natasha has already joined Miss Universe 2020 and rules do not allow her to participate again, she is now expected to go to Miss Supranational 2024. Following last night's competition, the new Miss Universe South Africa went to social media to share: "I am so incredibly proud of myself. Thank you South Africa for all your support and love." Seven equally beautiful, intelligent, and empowered women battled it out for the Mohana crown during the star-studded 65th Miss South Africa final. "My heart is still bursting with pride," Bryoni wrote in another post. Miss Universe 2023 is scheduled to take place in El Salvador on November 18. Reigning Miss Universe ...

Natasha Joubert was crowned Miss South Africa 2023 during the 65th Miss South Africa pageant held on Sunday, August 13 at the SunBet Arena, Time Square, Pretoria. The 26-year-old marketing management graduate and entrepreneur from Tshwane, Gauteng won in her second attempt for the national title. She was second runner-up at Miss South Africa 2020 and went on to compete in the 69th Miss Universe which was held in Hollywood, Florida. Bryoni Govender, 26, from Kempton Park in Gauteng, and Nande Mabala, 26, from Zwelethemba, Worcester in Cape Town were the first and second runners-up, respectively. Rounding out the Top 5 were Homba Mazaleni and Melissa Nayimuli while Anke Rothmann and Jordan van der Vyver were the rest of the Top 7 finalists. Hosted by award-winning television presenter, radio personality, actress, and social media personality Bonang Matheba, the much-talked-about event was attended by a special guest and part of the distinguished panel of judges, reigning Miss Universe R...

Miss South Africa 2023, the 65th edition of the Miss South Africa pageant culminates tonight at Time Square's SunBet Arena in Pretoria. Hosted by South African award-winning television presenter, radio personality, actress, and social media personality Bonang Matheba, tonight's show features seven finalists vying for the highly coveted national title. Talented South African performers Siki Jo-An, Jimmy Nevis, Brenda Mtambo, and Robot Boii will be the special guest performers for the much-awaited final broadcasting live on SABC 3 and streaming via Miss South Africa app from 6:30 local time. An esteemed panel of judges consisting of reigning Miss Universe R'Bonney Gabriel, actress, presenter, author and entrepreneur Leandie Du Randt, investigative television journalist Devi Sankaree Govender, international Emmy-nominated actress Thuso Mbedu, and former Miss South Africa Jo-Ann Strauss will have the most difficult task of choosing the deserving winner. The next Miss South Afri...

Following weeks of challenges and elimination rounds, the Miss South Africa 2023 final will take place tonight at SunBet Arena, Time Square, in Pretoria. You don't want to miss the Top 7 finalists Bryoni Govender, Natasha Joubert, Nande Mabala, Homba Mazaleni, Melissa Nayimuli, Anke Rothmann, and Jordan van der Vyver, as they fight for the coveted national title and the opportunity to represent South Africa on the global stage. The much-awaited event will also feature reigning Miss Universe R'Bonney Gabriel and an impressive entertainment lineup of South African talents including Siki Jo-an, Jimmy Nevis, Brenda Mtambo, and Robot Boii. Head over to the Miss South Africa App , TicketPro , or the Miss South Africa official website to purchase your general access or VIP tickets. If you can't make it to the venue, you can still watch the show in the comfort of your own home from 6:30 p.m. local time on SABC 3, as well as a live stream of the entire competi...

The Miss South Africa organization officially announced on Tuesday, August 8 the impressive all-women selection panel for Miss South Africa 2023. One of the prominent members is reigning Miss Universe from the United States R'Bonney Gabriel who just landed in Johannesburg for a week-long trip to the rainbow nation as a special guest of the national pageant. The beauty queen joined several notable South African personalities on the panel consisting of actress Leandie du Randt, award-winning investigative television journalist Devi Sankaree Govender, former Miss South Africa Jo-Ann Strauss, and international Emmy-nominated actress Thuse Mbedu. They were tasked with the most difficult job of choosing the next deserving Miss South Africa who will proudly represent the beautiful country of South Africa on the global stage. Miss South Africa 2023, the 65th edition of the Miss South Africa pageant, will take place this Sunday, August 13 at SunBet Arena, Time Square, Pretoria. View...

Led by CEO Stephanie Weil, the Miss South Africa organization officially unveiled a new crown called "Mowana" at a ceremony held on Monday, August 7 in Johannesburg. Sponsored by Ursula Pule, creative director of Nungu Diamonds, the beautiful masterpiece was inspired by the "Tree of Life" known as the baobab trees. Present during the unveiling event were Miss South Africa 2023 finalists and newly arrived reigning Miss Universe R'Bonney Gabriel who flew all the way from Bangkok. The baobab is revered just as women, who are cherished as sources of life and positivity, are. Both are symbols of strength and resilience. Meanwhile, the African sunrise was used as a metaphor to symbolize the rise of Miss South Africa at the start of her reign, signifying the beginning of her new life as a queen. The exquisite crown will be worn by the winner of the Miss South Africa 2023 final this coming Sunday, August 13 at Time Square's SunBet Arena in Pretoria. "She become...

From the Top 12, only seven finalists remained to fight for the title of Miss South Africa 2023 on Sunday, August 13 at SunBet Arena, Time Square, in Pretoria. Keaoleboga Nkashe was eliminated during the last episode of this year's Crown Chasers, a reality show where the finalists compete in challenges and one gets eliminated each week. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss South Africa (@official_misssa) While Levern José withdrew amidst bullying allegations online, the rest of the finalists who were eliminated in the previous episodes were Ané Oosthuysen, Lungo Katete, and Lebohang Raputsoe. Get to know the Top 7 finalists: Anke Rothmann  - 23, is a pharmacist intern who is representing the Northern Cape. She holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from the North West University in Potchefstroom. Bryoni Natalie Govender  - 26, from Kempton Park in Gauteng and is a qualified lawyer working as a trainee associate, whilst awaiting admission to become an attorney. Homba ...